NEWS AND STATEMENTS

UMC’s GBCS: Response to Ruling to Overturn Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

United Methodists value women’s rights and recognize the importance of ministries that support women and their reproductive health.

Applications for UMCOR’s Mustard Seed Migration Grant program are open

June 1, 2022

UMC churches in the United States can aid migrants in their local communities with the help of a $2,000 grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

Global Ministries directors approve nearly $10 million in grants for mission and scholarships

May 19, 2022

In addition to the approved grants, directors allocate $9 million more from unrestricted funds for four areas of work in 2022-2023 and ratify an additional $3.8 million in previously released emergency grants.

General secretary’s report: accepting and reflecting God’s grace

May 11, 2022

Roland Fernandes challenged Global Ministries’ directors to hold fast to God’s grace in a report delivered at their semiannual meeting, May 11-12.

UMCOR collaborating to relieve the suffering of Ukrainians

April 21, 2022

Nearly $1 million of essential medical supplies and equipment sent to Ukraine thanks to a joint effort by UMCOR, the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation and Ohio Health.

UMCOR donors are helping refugees from Ukraine displaced by war

April 4, 2022

Funds are providing food, water, medicine, shelter and transportation to Ukrainians and other refugees.

Resource: Lenten reflections on mission experiences

March 2, 2022

Put your faith into action on the journey to Easter with a set of daily reflections on mission experiences of compassion, challenge and hope.

How to assist the Ukrainian people

March 1, 2022

Make a gift in support of UMCOR’s international disaster response.

Application deadline approaching for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

February 28, 2022

March 31 is the final application deadline for young adults seeking to serve in social justice ministries in the United States in 2022-24.

Appeal for peace in Russia-Ukraine conflict

February 24, 2022

Global Ministries joins many Christian organizations worldwide in deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24 and ardently prays for diplomacy and peace.